Wednesday, February 18

Arts

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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March 10, 10:24 pm

Play highlights marginalized experiences of gay men during the Holocaust

An upside-down pink triangle is the driving force of “Bent.” Directed by theater graduate student Mark Anthony Vallejo, the production is an adaptation of the original 1979 play and will premiere Thursday at Macgowan Hall. Read more...

Photo: First-year theater student Nick Rodriguez and third-year theater student Sam Linkowski star in an adaptation of the 1979 play “Bent,” which will premiere Thursday at Macgowan Hall. Set in the 1930s, the play explores the struggles of being gay during the Holocaust, with its protagonist Max coming to terms with his sexual identity. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Film & TV, Lifestyle

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March 10, 4:30 pm

Second Spark Change Summit examines ability of mainstream media to make an impact

Social justice entertainment may carry a lesson, but it’s far from homework. The creation, reception and impact of social change films formed the focus of one panel discussion at the second annual Spark Change Summit, which took place in UCLA’s James Bridges Theater on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Panelists at the second annual Spark Change Summit at the James Bridges Theater on Friday discussed how to make an impact in mainstream entertainment and how social justice entertainment is gaining more popularity. (Courtesy of Devon Danksy)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music, Theater & Fine Arts

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March 10, 3:58 pm

Theater review: Los Angeles Ballet’s ‘Serenade’ and ‘La Sylphide’ accentuate each other’s charm

Los Angeles Ballet’s double bill of “Serenade” and “La Sylphide” put two drastically different performances head to head. Performed at Royce Hall on Saturday, the two works complemented one another unexpectedly, highlighting the strengths of each production. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles Ballet performed both “Serenade” and “La Sylphide” at Royce Hall on Saturday. The two contrasting performances allowed the other to shine, one for its simple staging and the other for its intricacy. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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March 10, 3:15 pm

Curator discusses historical insights held within Benin bronzes at Fowler Museum

Increasing exposure to 16th-century altars may deepen our understanding of the relationship between art and ancestral connection in Benin. Kathryn Gunsch led a talk on “Altars and Ancestors in Benin” on Saturday at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, providing insight into the tradition of bronze altars as a means of connecting with ancestral history in the Kingdom of Benin. Read more...

Photo: Kathryn Gunsch led a talk titled “Altars and Ancestors in Benin” on Saturday at the Fowler Museum. Discussing bronze bells, altars and effigies from the area, Gunsch spoke about how patterns on the pieces could be used to uncover more history about the kingdom. (Ruthie Glauber/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Lifestyle

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March 7, 11:37 pm

Alumnus’ architecture photos commingle geometry with narrative in overlooked spaces

A passerby may stroll through a parking structure and see mundane cars and concrete, but Minh Tran notices a geometrical symphony of lines, angles and captivating shadows. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus and architecture photographer Minh Tran, who goes by Minh T, scouts and photographs fragments of underrated structures in Los Angeles. Through his work, he said he aims to highlight geometry and simplicity in order to transport viewers into otherworldly temporal and spatial settings. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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March 7, 11:29 pm

Movie review: ‘Captain Marvel’ introduces first female lead just in time for new Avengers era

After 11 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has its first leading woman – and she doesn’t disappoint. Marvel Studios has released 20 films since the 2008 debut of “Iron Man.” In that time, the series has expanded to include spy thrillers, heist movies and cosmic comedies all sprawling over the most expansive cinematic universe ever created. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Marvel Studios)

Arts, Film & TV

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March 7, 3:35 pm

Panel of women in entertainment discusses Hollywood’s lasting inequities

When Katie Silberman moved from Nebraska to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Hollywood, she emailed 50 of her favorite screenwriters. Though she only received one response, she said that email helped her break into the entertainment industry. Read more...

Photo: Television writer Kara Brown, writer and director Minhal Baig and screenwriter Katie Silberman spoke in Bruin Film Society’s Women in Entertainment Speaker Series, where they discussed their experiences working as women in Hollywood. (Courtesy of Juan Díaz, Bruin Film Society)


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